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This committee meets each Monday morning with Pastor Joel. The purpose of the program is to make visitors welcome at First Baptist Church and acquainted with church services. It is wonderful to see young families being added to our church family - the church of the future.We realize that many have hectic work schedules, homes, and families to care for but still have time to participate in activities at First Baptist Church such as worship services,choirs, and church boards.
PROMISE KEEPERS at the Charleston Civic Center, September 12-13. Theme
"Manhood: Let The Truth Be Told." What a great opportunity we
have with this regional conference in Charleston! Cost: through August 18,
is $74.95 (a $15 discount). You can register online at www.promisekeepers.org
or phone ( 1-866-PROMISE).Once you have registered please sign the sheet
in the Hun (outside the office) so we can know how many we have going.
The Jericho Houses serves families and women who are in a crisis situation by referrals made from St. Albans clergy or the local police department. Potential guests cannot refer themselves. Guests are provided for on a first-come first-serve basis due to limited space. The houses are established on Christian principles. A manager oversees guests and keeps the house organized and food is available for their own preparation at specified times.When possible, guests are assisted in finding permanent solutions to their situations. The houses are for short-term emergency housing only.
The Jericho House is an ecumenical effort funded by the community and local churches located in St. Albans WV. A second house, added in 1996. If you would like to make a donation, make checks payable to Jericho House, 201 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans, WV 25177. For more information call 304-727-2241.
The Jericho House effort has a Board of Directors comprised of thirteen individuals from various churches whose goals individually and collectively are to ensure the continued existence of the Jericho House.The Board meetings are open to the public.
Hope Through Prayer...
The battle for our children is real . They face much pressure at school and to "stand
in the gap" through prayer is the best gift we can give them. Moms
in Touch International (MITI) is an interdenominational ministry of moms
(grandmothers) aunts and friends) who believe prayer makes a difference.
A MITI group is two or more moms who meet one hour a week to pray for their
children and the school they attend. They pray that their schools will be
guided by high moral values and biblical standards; that teachers would
have wisdom and strength; and that their children would be safe and their
needs met. MITI does not promote any political agenda, but rather seeks
to be a positive support and encouragement to schools.
These groups offer moms an avenue to come together with other moms
for one hour of concentrated prayer each week. There are approximately 33,000
groups worldwide who have been blessed with many answered prayers, strengthened
faith and renewed hope. It is the goal of the ministry to have every public
and private school through college covered with prayer by a MITI group.
For additional information call the church office at (304)727-4661.
If you don't pray for the children... who will?
American Baptist Women Ministries Circles meet monthly
Demma Melton Circle---------------------1st Tuesday at 1:00 PM
Nadine Hinchman Circle----------------- 2nd Tuesday at 7:00 PM
Provided by the Deacons on the first Sunday of the month.
Arrangements made through the Church Office.